Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
Technology
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Tracking the future of technology and how it impacts humanity.Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is a founder, investor, advisor, and best-selling author. Join Peter on his mission to uplift humanity through technology.Follow Peter on X - https://x.com/PeterDiamandis
Episodes
- Google's Record Quarter, the White House Intervenes, and GPT 5.5 Silently Matches Mythos | EP 254
This episode features Peter Diamandis and guests discussing Google’s AI-driven earnings, White House AI model vetting, and the increasing role of AI in GDP and infrastructure. They also touch on topics like compute scarcity, enterprise AI,…
- Demis Hassabis on AGI, Robots Scale Production, and Elon’s $1T Mars-Shot Comp | EP #253
This episode features a discussion on exponential technologies, AI advancements, robotics, and the future of humanity. Experts discuss the implications of AI, robotics, biotech, and societal shifts, offering insights into innovation and ci…
- Google Invests $40B Into Anthropic, GPT 5.5 Drops, and Google Cloud Dominates | EP #252
This episode discusses rapid advancements in AI, new models like Kimi K 2.6 and GPT 5.5, and the global AI race. It also explores the implications for privacy, security, the future of technology, work, and AI regulation.
- David Sinclair: The GLP-1 Side Effect No One Talks About, What AI Found in His Lab, and Reversing Blindness | Q&A EP #251
David Sinclair joins Peter Diamandis to discuss longevity, the impact of AI on drug discovery, and biological age reversal. The conversation also covers GLP-1s, telomeres, genetics, and muscle preservation.
- David Sinclair on the Longevity Pill, Age Reversal Timelines, and Updated Protocols | EP #250
In this episode, Dr. David Sinclair and Peter Diamandis discuss breakthroughs in longevity research, including epigenetic reprogramming and anti-aging therapies. Dr. Sinclair shares his protocols and insights on extending human lifespan an…
- Iran's AI Supply Chain Threat, Claude vs. SaaS, and Elon's $60B Cursor Bet | EP #249
The episode explores topics including the Iran oil shock, Anthropic’s Claude, AI job transitions, UAP disclosure, data center geopolitics, and China’s industrial advancements. Peter Diamandis is joined by Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr…
- Sam Altman’s Attack, Amazon vs. Starlink, and What Opus 4.7 Actually Means | #248
This episode covers current developments in AI, including Anthropic's Opus 4.7 and the Stanford 2026 AI Index, alongside discussions on workspace automation, data center policies, and satellite competition. The panel also explores broader…
- Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman, AI Job Loss, and OpenAI’s $852B Valuation | EP #247
This episode covers developments in AI agents, competition between OpenAI and Anthropic, and the future of work. The participants also discuss energy breakthroughs, Bitcoin, quantum risk, biotech, and humanoid robots.
- SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
In this episode, the hosts discuss AI agents, competition between Anthropic and OpenAI, AI economics, and the impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin. Other topics include energy advancements, developments in biotech, and progress in humano…
- How AI Is Bringing Extinct Animals Back (And What Comes Next) | Ben Lamm (Colossal) | EP #245
In this episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm discusses the company's work in synthetic biology, de-extinction, and the integration of AI to support biodiversity preservation and the creation of new b…
- Uber’s Robotaxi Playbook, the End of Human Driving & $10B Bet on Robots | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | EP #244
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins Peter Diamandis at the 2026 Abundance360 Summit for a Q&A session. The discussion covers the future of mobility, including autonomy, flying cars, insurance, and labor.
- Uber CEO on Winning the Robotaxi Race, the End of Car Ownership, and Uber’s Next $1 Trillion Bet | Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber CEO) | 243
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins Peter Diamandis and Salim Ismail to discuss the race for autonomous taxis and Uber's strategy for integrating self-driving technology into its mobility and delivery services. The conversation, recorded at t…
- Elon's $5 Trillion Bet, the End of Human Drivers, and Chamath's Market Warning | EP #242
In this episode, the Moonshots team explores advancements in AI compute, autonomous transportation, and the future of urban infrastructure. Discussions cover Elon Musk's chip manufacturing goals, the impact of robotaxis and eVTOLs, and pot…
- Eric Schmidt: Singularity's Arrival, the 92-Gigawatt Problem, and Recursive Self-Improvement Timelines | 241
In this episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt discusses the future of artificial intelligence, including energy challenges, geopolitical competition, and the development of artificial superintelligence.…
- NVIDIA's $1 Trillion Prediction, Anthropic Beats OpenAI, Tesla vs. TSMC & The CS Job Collapse | 240
Peter Diamandis and guests discuss recent industry developments, including Nvidia's growth projections, competition between Anthropic and OpenAI, and technological shifts at Tesla and TSMC. The episode also explores the implications of the…
- Elon Musk: Optimus 3 Is Coming, Recursive Self-Improvement Is Already Here, and the Singularity | #239
Peter H. Diamandis and Elon Musk discuss current developments in technology, including Optimus 3, recursive self-improvement, and the Singularity. This conversation was recorded live at Abundance 360.
- Meta Buys Moltbook, GPT 5.4, and Fruitfly Brain Upload | Moonshots Live at The Abundance Summit 238
Peter H. Diamandis and guests discuss topics including Meta’s acquisition of Moltbook, developments related to GPT 5.4, and fruit fly brain uploads. This live session was recorded at The Abundance Summit.
- OpenClaw Explained: Baby AGI, Security Threats, and How a Mac Mini Became Everyone's Supercomputer | #237
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features Alex Finn discussing the rise of OpenClaw and the potential of autonomous local AI agents. The panel explores the development of AI-driven workflows and the future of trillion-dollar…
- Andrew Yang: UBI Before UHI, Solving Job Loss, and the Future of Work | #236
Andrew Yang joins the Moonshots hosts to discuss the impact of AI on politics, the potential for universal basic income due to job displacement, and strategies for reforming democracy. The conversation also explores topics such as deepfake…
- Financializing Super Intelligence, Amazon's $50B Late Fee | #235
The hosts discuss recent developments in artificial intelligence, including investments in AGI, the competitive landscape of AI models, and autonomous business management. They also touch upon various applications of AI and provide further…
- Anthropic vs. The Pentagon, Claude Outpaces ChatGPT, and Consulting Gets Replaced | #234
In this episode, the hosts discuss AI disruption, including Anthropic's enterprise growth, Pentagon debates regarding safeguards, and the emergence of agentic AI. They also explore the broader implications of these developments for industr…
- Can AI Replace Teachers? Inside the $40M Company Using AI Tutors to Teach 200% Faster | #233
This episode explores how Alpha School utilizes AI tutors to accelerate academic learning and provide life skills workshops. Hosts discuss the school's model for student achievement alongside guests MacKenzie Price and Joe Liemandt.
- David Sinclair (Harvard Professor) Reveals Age-Reversing Science to Look & Feel Younger
Harvard Medical School professor and biotech entrepreneur David A. Sinclair joins Peter Diamandis to discuss the science of aging and potential methods for reversing the biological aging process.
- Ben Horowitz: xAI Executive Exodus, Apple's AI Crisis, The Pace of AI | #232
In this episode featuring guest Ben Horowitz, the discussion covers Elon Musk's potential shift to lunar AI data centers, mass drivers, O'Neill cylinders, Dyson swarms, and Optimus robots for space exploration, alongside Apple's AI situati…
- OpenAI Acquires OpenClaw, 400x Cost Collapse, & Why India Wins the Talent War | EP #231
In episode 231 of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis and guests discuss OpenAI's acquisition of Openclaw and a 400x cost reduction in AI. They also analyze the AI talent war and explain why India is positioned to win.
- The AI CEO Arrives: Sam Altman's Succession Plan, Job Loss Continues, and Our 2027 'Solve Everything' Paper | EP #230
In episode #230 of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, Peter Diamandis, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Alexander Wissner-Gross discuss the path toward singularity and introduce their 'Solve Everything' paper.
- Brett Adcock: Humanoid Run on Neural Net, Autonomous Manufacturing, $50T Market #229
Brett Adcock, founder of Figure, joins Peter Diamandis and Dave Blundin to discuss the development of general-purpose humanoid robots and the future of AI in robotics.
- Opus 4.6 Tops Benchmarks, ChatGPT Market Share Decline, and the Privacy Breakdown | EP 228
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis discusses recent AI breakthroughs including Opus 4.6, AGI debates, robotics, and energy innovation. It also covers the future implications for AI personhood, privacy, and the workforce.
- AGI Debate: Is It Finally Here? | EP #227
This episode debates the implications of OpenClaw for AI personhood and the question of AI rights, featuring guests Peter Diamandis, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Alex Wissner-Gross.
- Cathie Wood's 2026 Vision: 7% GDP Growth, Rising AI Demand, US vs. China, Robotaxis, and Bitcoin w/ Salim Ismail, AWG & Dave Blundin | EP #226
This episode features Cathie Wood discussing her 2026 vision, covering topics such as GDP growth, AI demand, US-China relations, robotaxis, and Bitcoin. Guests include Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross.
- Davos 2026: The US-China AI Race, GPU Diplomacy, and Robots Walking the Streets | #225
Recorded on January 24th, 2026, this episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features discussions on the US-China AI race, GPU diplomacy, and robots appearing at Davos 2026, with guests Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissn…
- Claude Code Ends SaaS, the Gemini + Siri Partnership, and Math Finally Solves AI | #224
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features discussions on the evolving SaaS landscape, the integration of Gemini with Siri, and advancements in AI driven by mathematics. Guests include Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexa…
- The Singularity Countdown: AGI by 2029, Humans Merge with AI, and Intelligence Multiplies 1000x | Ray Kurzweil | 223
Ray Kurzweil, inventor and futurist, joins Moonshots with Peter Diamandis to discuss the technological singularity, predicting Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) by 2029, the potential for humans to merge with AI, and a thousandfold inc…
- Tony Robbins on Overcoming Job Loss, Purposelessness & The Coming AI Disruption | 222
This episode features Peter Diamandis and Tony Robbins discussing challenges like job loss and purposelessness, alongside the anticipated AI disruption. Guests include Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross.
- The 2026 Timeline: AGI Arrival, Safety Concerns, Robotaxi Fleets & Hyperscaler Timelines | 221
This episode discusses the projected 2026 timeline, covering the potential arrival of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), associated safety concerns, and the development of robotaxi fleets. Guests include Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and…
- Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots | 220
This episode features Elon Musk discussing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) timelines, the competitive landscape between the US and China, the future of job markets, advancements in clean energy, and the development of humanoid robots…
- AI Investor Panel: How Will We Fund the Global AI Revolution? | EP 219
Peter Diamandis hosts an AI Investor Panel with Anjney Midha, Bonnie Chan, and Dave Blundin to discuss how the global AI revolution will be funded. The guests include leaders from a16z, HKEX, and Link Ventures.
- Why We Need New AI Benchmarks, Which Industries Survive AI, and Recursive Learning Timelines | #218
This episode features Matthew Fitzpatrick, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross discussing the need for new AI benchmarks, which industries will survive the AI revolution, and the timelines for recursive learning. Th…
- 2026 Predictions: AI Automates Knowledge Work, Autonomous Robots & AI CEO Billionaires | EP #217
In episode 217 of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, guests Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross share their 2026 predictions. The discussion focuses on AI automating knowledge work, the rise of autonomou…
- Mustafa Suleyman: The AGI Race Is Fake, Building Safe Superintelligence & the $1M Agentic Economy | EP #216
Peter Diamandis hosts Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, on Moonshots to discuss the AGI race, the concept of safe superintelligence, and the emerging $1M agentic economy. The episode also features insights from Dave Blundin and Dr. Al…
- GPT 5.2 Release, Corporate Collapse in 2026, and $1.1M Job Loss w/ Alexander Wissner-Gross, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #215
In episode 215 of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis and guests Alexander Wissner-Gross, Salim Ismail, and Dave Blundin discuss the GPT 5.2 release, forecast corporate collapse in 2026, and address a $1.1M job loss.
- US vs. China: Why Trust Will Win the AI Race | GPT-5.2 & Anthropic IPO w/ Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #214
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis discusses the AI race between the US and China, touching on GPT-5.2 and the Anthropic IPO with guests Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Alexander Wissner-Gross.
- Unlocking AGI: How Life Changes for Everyone w/ Jack Hidary, Salim Ismail & Dave Blundin | EP #213
In episode 213 of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis talks with Jack Hidary, Salim Ismail, and Dave Blundin about Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The discussion covers how AGI and related fields like quantum computing will impact everyone.
- Our Updated AGI Timeline, 57% Job Automation Risk, and Solving the US Debt Crisis w/ Naveen Jain, Salim Ismail & Alexander Wisner-Gross | EP #212
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features guests Naveen Jain, Salim Ismail, and Alexander Wissner-Gross. They discuss updated AGI timelines, the risk of job automation (estimated at 57%), and explore solutions for the US debt…
- Claude Opus 4.5, White House "Genesis Mission" & Amazon's $50B AI Push w/ Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #211
Peter Diamandis hosts Emad Mostaque, Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Alexander Wissner-Gross to discuss updates on Claude Opus 4.5, the White House 'Genesis Mission,' and Amazon's significant investment in AI. The guests include founders f…
- AI This Week: NVIDIA’s Record Revenue, Elon’s Data Centers in Space & Gemini 3’s Insane Performance w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #210
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis discusses NVIDIA's record revenue, Elon Musk's space data center initiatives, and the performance of Gemini 3. The discussion features guests Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Dr. Alexander Wiss…
- AI Roundtable: What Everyone Missed About Gemini 3 w/ Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin & Alexander Wissner-Gross | EP #209
In episode 209 of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis, an AI Roundtable features guests Salim Ismail, Dave Blundin, and Alexander Wissner-Gross discussing Gemini 3. The participants are founders of OpenExO, Link Ventures, and Reified. The episo…
- The AI Wealth Gap: Why 40x Deflation Changes Everything w/ Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross | EP #208
This episode of Moonshots with Peter Diamandis features guests Dave Blundin, Salim Ismail, and Dr. Alex Wissner-Gross discussing the AI wealth gap and its implications. The conversation touches on the potential for 40x deflation and the fo…
- Ex-Google CEO Breaks Down the US vs. China AI Race & How We Avoid a Global Crisis w/ Dr. Eric Schmidt & Dave Blundin | EP #207
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Dave Blundin join Peter Diamandis on Moonshots EP #207 to discuss the AI race between the US and China and strategies to avoid a global crisis. They also touch upon Schmidt's roles at Relativity Space and…
- How Life Changes When We Reach Artificial Superintelligence w/ Dr. Fei-Fei Li & Dr. Eric Schmidt | EP #206
Peter Diamandis speaks with former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li about artificial superintelligence. The episode was recorded on October 27th, 2025.